Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

One of the key elements that tie these together is communication. And in the case of event safety and security, it’s crisis communication. One of the advantages of putting together a crisis communication plan (CCP) is how much it can actually relieve the pressure of managing an unknown (or even a known) safety incident.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 28, 2023

Castle’s Neeve Prendergast answers three questions on Crisis Communications: Why is a crisis communications plan essential? What is your #1 tip for an organization facing a crisis? Why turn to Castle for Crisis Communications? Are you looking for a custom crisis communications plan?

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Eventscase Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Event crisis management is a critical aspect of organising successful events. By having a comprehensive event management plan in place, event organisers can minimise the impact of crises , protect their reputation, and ensure the safety and satisfaction of attendees. In this blog, we are going to summarise several of these points.

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Key message training for an association’s Board of Directors is often thought as a tactic when the organization is in crisis communications mode. But the fact is, it is an essential aspect of effective communications and governance.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 9, 2020

Although each situation has its own unique issues, we hope you find nuggets to help you with your disruption response and planning. Scenario Planning. In the beginning of this crisis, organizers of major conferences and trade shows were canceling with very little lead time. Lead Time and Transparency.

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The Castle Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Looking Ahead – 2024 Communications Landscape We have turned the page on 2023, and with a few months of 2024 behind us, our public relations , events , crisis communications , public affairs , and social media experts shared their insights on 2024 trends that are here to stay. Here’s what they had to say: 1.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 8, 2024

Oh yes, crisis management. Many planners think that by covering disasters on an insurance disclaimer they’ve covered crisis management. While that may be true from a financial aspect, many would fail big time if an actual crisis occurred during their business meeting. It paid to have a crisis management strategy in place.

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The Castle Group

JUNE 20, 2023

If your organization is dealing with a crisis, chances are social media is involved in one way or another. While social media can be a powerful tool in providing important information in times of crisis, it can also inflame what is an already volatile situation. And sometimes social media is the origin of the crisis itself.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 26, 2023

If you’ve encountered a crisis in your personal or professional life, you know that clear thinking is crucial. That’s about as good an advertisement for crisis communications as we can think of. 5 Crisis Communication Tips Are you a lab that could one day see a chemical issue? Would you rather watch this content?

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StraussCA

MARCH 9, 2023

Let’s face it; no association wants to go into crisis communications mode. How an association fares during and post-crisis depends on how well-prepared it is to handle one. When facing a crisis, a typical response is to go ‘radio silent’ thinking it’ll go away or be yesterday’s news.

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The Castle Group

MAY 2, 2023

Taking the time to think through how to manage and best communicate during critical incidents and sensitive situations helps expedite response time and minimize risk and disruption to day-to-day operations. How should businesses and brands handle a crisis? Handling a crisis effectively is a critical task for businesses and brands.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A catalyst for creating meaningful business connections, the 2018 PCMA-ICESAP Annual Conference delivers both an effective networking and educational experience to empower participants to elevate their performance, strengthen their community and make each moment count at their next event.

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The Castle Group

MAY 16, 2023

The conversations can typically be separated into two buckets – they either have an immediate need for crisis communications support or may need assistance at some point in the future. While no hard and fast rule or flowchart can lead you to the right answer, here are six qualities to look for in a crisis communications firm.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 22, 2024

Joe Curtatone, former Mayor of Somerville, and President of the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC), joins Deanna LeBlanc, The Castle Group’s VP of Public Relations and Crisis Communications, for a conversation about effectively communicating in the energy sector. Joe, thanks for being here. Excited for the conversation.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 20, 2019

Get your planners out everybody, because we’re talking crisis communication! Because let’s face it, what are the odds everything will go according to plan? Something will always escape our control, which is exactly why having a plan for crisis communication is so important.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Milan, 15 th November 2021 – AIM Group International , a company specialised in conferences, events and communication with more than 60 years experience, published the 2020 Corporate Annual Report which focuses on the response and transformation following the extraordinary crisis caused by the pandemic.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

According to Lori, “only 53% of event planners actually have an emergency plan in place. “You definitely need to have a champion in the C-suite level to know that it’s important to have an emergency plan”, explains Lori. . “We’re already juggling too many tactical things we need to be doing.

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Endless Events

APRIL 3, 2020

The Best of the Best: Virtual Event Checklist: Your Ultimate Virtual Event Planning Checklist! Planing for the Worst: How To Implement An Event Crisis Communication Plan. ? Did you read the article, but still aren’t sure how to start plan your virtual event? You NEED to plan for a crisis! (16-minute

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 19, 2021

When you are planning for an inspiring event, you probably don’t want to imagine the possibility of your hard work going to waste, but the pandemic illustrated why it’s important to prepare for the chance that your meeting may need to be canceled due to circumstances completely outside your control. Planning for the What Ifs.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 4, 2023

Or maybe your company is being asked to respond to social unrest in your community. Regardless of your crisis, being able to communicate and manage the situation effectively is imperative to mitigating any potential reputational harm. For many, the term “crisis” itself causes an internal panic. What Is Crisis Management?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

As the pandemic has waned, we have taken lessons learned and applied them to contingency plans for events going forward. When sitting down to plan an event, there are questions that the planning team should ask themselves in order to formulate the best risk mitigation strategy. How will the plan be tested and reviewed?

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. . You can determine the interests of your audience by analysing session participation, and this can help you better plan and conduct your future events. .

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The Castle Group

APRIL 22, 2024

Joe Curtatone, former Mayor of Somerville, and President of the Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC), joins Deanna LeBlanc, The Castle Group’s VP of Public Relations and Crisis Communications, for a conversation about effectively communicating in the energy sector. Joe, thanks for being here. Excited for the conversation.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2022

With the uncertainty around in-person meetings now approaching the two-year mark, planners of business events are forced to have not just a plan A but also a plan B and plan C to make sure they can execute events that meet their stakeholders’ objectives. That’s a nearly overwhelming task.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Storms have been hitting the Northeast and East Coast, causing carnage to residents, homes and those who were planning to fly into or out of the area. Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov. The crisis team had discussed rescheduling the event later in the year, but there were logistical challenges. You can watch the full hour-long webinar here.

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The Castle Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

But as we dove into this “new normal” last year, we quickly realized that as much as we always need to be nimble, the far-reaching nature of the pandemic, and other issues, meant that we were rethinking and adjusting plans day to day, if not minute by minute. Do we pause our plans or redo them altogether? Crisis Communications.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

During his set, DaBaby spewed a repugnant and disturbing rant that perpetuated untrue, dangerous claims against the LGBTQ community and the ongoing HIV/AIDS crisis. His comments were especially troubling to his collaborator, Lipa, who has been an outspoken ally of the LGBTQ+ community around the globe. .

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Event Planning BluePrint

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mastering the art of Risk Management and Contingency Planning. This blog post shows you the essential strategies to identify potential risks at events and develop contingency plans, ensuring your events run smoothly, no matter what surprises may come your way. Ensure they have contingency plans in place and consider backup options.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Should something happen that places your organisation under the media spotlight – do you have the correct processes and plans in place, is the question that will be posed by ACC Liverpool’s Nicky Hunter and Custard’s Lesley Whyte.

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StraussCA

MARCH 30, 2023

Key messages are often viewed by associations as the ‘ break glass in case of emergency’ go-to tactic when in crisis communications mode or prepping for an unsavoury announcement. In my 25+ years in communications I have led more than 25 media and key message training sessions with several associations and their Board of Directors.

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Management Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

As chief financial officer (CFO) of Brussels Airlines , Nina Oewerdieck was tasked with overseeing a crisis that saw the role of finance changing from one of support to strategy. Weathering The Crisis and Challenging Legacy Habits. For us as an airline, it was the heaviest crisis we have ever seen. billion compared to the 4.5

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. You can determine the interests of your audience by analysing session participation, and this can help you better plan and conduct your future events.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2021

In fact, some studies have shown that 98% of people attending hybrid events never plan to attend the event live initially, because they are unsure of how it works and its benefits. You can determine the interests of your audience by analysing session participation, and this can help you better plan and conduct your future events.

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StraussCA

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

When you realize you have a crisis on your hands, start by taking stock of the situation. Now that you have a snapshot of the situation, it is time to make an action plan. Communication. Communication is always the most important part of any predicament. As above, communication is the most important piece of the puzzle.

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StraussCA

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Associations should prioritize effectively communicating the value proposition of membership, and you can learn more about this aspect by reading Communicating Value Proposition of Association Membership. Clear, consistent communication regarding the project’s objectives, progress updates, and eventual outcomes is essential.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 13, 2021

As you develop your plan, consider these four difficult questions and how to incorporate your responses in your risk-management planning: Will our preventive measures align with health authority guidelines or will we invest in extra precautions? What should be included in our crisis planning?

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